Location: Nettles Island, Hutchinson Island (N & S), Florida Central East, Florida, USA (Airports: PBI1 hour, FLL 2 hours, Orlando 2.5 hours) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-7)
This 3/2 home on the water is perfect for couples or families desiring a sub-tropical get-away any time of year. Yet, nearby are numerous activities and services available when you are ready to explore.
Nettles Island is a 24-hour security gated neighborhood development in the saltwater Indian River Lagoon between the Ft. Pierce inlet to the north and the St. Lucie inlet to the south. The private and unspoiled beach and Beach Club is 2 blocks away which includes a large heated pool, restrooms, showers and a snack bar.
You can walk or jog for miles and miles along the gently sloping wide beach seeing very few people or bring a flashlight to the beach at night in the summer months and often observe the giant sea turtles come ashore to dig a nest in the sand and lay their eggs.
In the commercial center you will find a marina, restaurant and best of all, The Village Grocer. There you will find groceries, baked goods, sandwiches, bait, rent fishing gear, rent movies, buy souvenirs or just have a nice chat with the locals.
At the other end of the development along the waterway, you will find the activity clubhouse and lots to do: tennis, horseshoes, mini golf, shuffleboard, bocce ball, basketball, larger heated pool with 2 hot tubs and snack bar, workout room, pool & ping pong tables, arcade games, computers with internet and more.
Bright island colors and comfortable décor will welcome you as you enter the cottage. A wall of windows in the family room and kitchen provides a serene view of the waterway on the quiet East wall of Nettles Island. It is not uncommon to see dolphins in the morning, many varieties of birds, fish jumping out of the water and occasionally a manatee.
Walk a few steps out the back door to get a closer look at the boats slowly motoring by or cast a line and catch fresh fish for dinner. In the cooler months, open up the sliding door to enjoy the refreshing ocean breeze throughout the house.
The larger bedroom includes a comfortable queen bed, a small bathroom with a nice size shower, and a 19” flat screen TV. The second bedroom also has a queen bed.
The third bedroom has a sturdy wooden bunk bed: double mattress on the bottom and twin mattress on top. The kitchen is fully stocked and the adjoining family room has a larger TV and a DVD player. A stereo and CD player are also available.
Please be aware that the water is very close to the back door. It is recommended that all renters, especially children, be able to swim. Since we are close to the seawall, the cottage is up 4' feet; therefore, upon entering the front door there are 8 steps up to the living area.
We know you will enjoy your stay. It is a wonderful place. Feel free to call us for more information.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Shared Hot Tub
- Shared Pool
- Sauna
- Pool Table
- Foosball
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 4 bikes available, inquire about boat lift
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly: The lagoon is very close to the back door. In case of accidental falls off the seawall or dock, renters and guests should be able to swim to the ladder.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Disney World and Kennedy Space Center are 2 hours by car. West Palm Beach is 1 hour, Ft Lauderdale 2 hours and Miami is 2.5 hours.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
*May-Nov .. $600/week .. $1700/month
**Dec-Apr .. $1200/week .. $3300/month
$500 deposit refunded after final cleaning and inspection.
$100 non-refundable booking fee - pro-rated if less than month rental.
$95 linen/cleaning fee to pay for cleaning the unit after you check out an
11.5% tax (on rental fee plus cleaning fee).
*$5/day surcharge for electric bill (applies only May – Nov).
**April rate is low season if Easter is in March.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1999
Why the Owner Chose Nettles Island
We live farther inland for the school system and employment opportunities. We purchased our Nettles Island home (originally a 1 1/2 hour drive) for fun family get-a-ways at the ocean. The Nettles Island amenities are perfect for both adults and children: beach club, pools, recreational facilities, security gate, general store, marina, great fishing,snack bars, restuarants etc. The neighborhood is set up for walking, bike riding and golf carts and is all enclosed by a 24 manned securtiy gate.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The beaches are wide, unspoiled and uncrowded. We enjoy swimming in the ocean and taking long walks on the beach different times of day or night. There is always something new to find or appreciate. In the evenings, sitting on our dock with the predominant breeze blowing in your face and listening and watching the fish jump, birds dive and the moon rise is a wonderful experience. Sometimes in the mornings, dolphins surface while swimming by and once in a while so does a manatee. Fishing brings in interesting sea creatures some edible, some not, but always something! Our children have fond memories of beaching, boating and fun times with family and friends in their 'Jensen Beach House'.
130 miles (2 hour drive) Disney World * Universal Studios * Sea world and all that Orlando has to offer!
WWII training ground for the orginal underwater demolition teams, the foundation for today's navy seals
great for kids....snorkeling is good around the shollow rocks at lower tide on calm days
Built in 1875, this is the oldest standing structure in the area and the last remaining US Coast Guard Lifesaving Station on Florida's east coast...301 SE MacArthur Blvd, Stuart 772-225-1875
live touch tanks, feed the stingrays, learn about the local ecosystem, hikes through the mangrove swamp...890 NE Ocean Blvd 772-225-0505
larger selection of unique shops, restuarants, museum and waterfront park
Nice selection of shops and restuarants with 12 movie theatures.
The museum houses a collection of Americana memorabilia dating back to 1865 and features the inventions of Sterling Elliot...825 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart 772-225-1961
Visitors discover displays and exhibits, intriguing games and demonstrations. Discover the secrets of the atom and look first hand at nuclear power....Free Admission 772-468-4111
Owner's Map of Nettles Island
My husband and I have 3 daughters: college, high school and middle school ages. Although we grew up in the midwest, we have lived in south Florida since 1987 and love it. We enjoy having only 2 seasons: summer and spring and being able to enjoy the outdoors all year around. We have enjoyed 10 years of family fun in our Jensen Beach house and have always rented it out to others when we are not using it. We are avid travelers and use the VRBO website for our own lodging needs whenever possible.
Property Photos
- out the back door and down the steps - Jensen Beach Water Front Vacation Home
- family room view - Jensen Beach Water Front Vacation Home
- Family Room - Jensen Beach Water Front Vacation Home
- kitchen
- Bedroom with attached bathroom
- View of house from dock
- Beach view near beach club
- Recreation Center heated pool (2 hot tubs out of view)
- On site restaurant at the Marina
- Beach Club pool and snack bar (beach is just beyond umbrellas)
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #221433
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